Barron Elementary

Summary:

Barron Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 383 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 610 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barron Elementary faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (86.16%) compared to surrounding schools, lower academic performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects, and significant disparities in the achievement of different student subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Barron Elementary was 31.91%, compared to 48.65% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.6% to 90.29% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Barron Elementary's spending per student has increased from $10,344 in 2018-2019 to $13,170 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the surrounding schools, the school's academic performance remains relatively low compared to the district and state. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Nearby schools within the same district, such as Tom Lea Junior Elementary, perform significantly better on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings, indicating that there is room for improvement at Barron Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11155 Whitey Ford St
       El Paso, TX  79934


(915) 236-5075

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3786th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,170 Help


Students who attend Barron Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Charles Middle
High:    Andress High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.2%
African American:
5.7%
White:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details Barron Elementary ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), African American (5.7%), White (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barron Elementary is 12.6. 21 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barron Elementary is $13,170, which is the 20th highest among 42 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Barron Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barron Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.66 2608th 3465 24.7%
2005 55.36 1756th 3475 49.5%
2006 51.93 1954th 3476 43.8%
2007 44.35 2474th 3724 33.6%
2008 53.09 2029th 3768 46.2%
2009 69.64 1121st 3884 71.1%
2010 69.46 1154th 3937 70.7%
2011 67.32 1357th 4095 66.9%
2012 56.68 1890th 4206 55.1%
2013 54.78 2021st 4221 52.1%
2014 63.73 1558th 4260 63.4%
2015 54.48 2088th 4320 51.7%
2016 48.91 2358th 4286 45.0%
2017 40.77 2471st 4329 42.9%
2018 45.21 2231st 4359 48.8%
2019 34.60 3046th 4479 32.0%
2021 23.15 3629th 4578 20.7%
2022 47.93 2271st 4581 50.4%
2023 44.20 2521st 4647 45.7%
2024 24.43 3786th 4675 19.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 1724th 3226 46.6%
2019 50.63 1533rd 3333 54.0%
2021 29.92 2667th 3446 22.6%
2022 60.66 1065th 3487 69.5%
2023 57.41 1282nd 3556 63.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.47 1386th 3558 61.0%
2019 34.34 2464th 3684 33.1%
2021 34.90 2421st 3799 36.3%
2022 52.83 1406th 3952 64.4%
2023 12.82 4074th 4086 0.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 2083rd 4264 51.1%
2019 34.27 3184th 4309 26.1%
2021 25.78 3683rd 4451 17.3%
2022 55.48 1793rd 4477 60.0%
2023 54.17 1891st 4521 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.09 2431st 4306 43.5%
2019 31.22 3260th 4348 25.0%
2021 16.62 4111th 4499 8.6%
2022 50.92 2099th 4561 54.0%
2023 43.59 2570th 4588 44.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.95 2866th 3106 7.7%
2019 21.03 2903rd 3184 8.8%
2021 36.15 2185th 3006 27.3%
2022 16.53 2768th 2958 6.4%
2023 13.96 2826th 2980 5.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 1764th 4240 58.4%
2019 36.95 2905th 4295 32.4%
2021 34.79 2992nd 4331 30.9%
2022 53.01 1886th 4461 57.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.95 2204th 4319 49.0%
2019 39.48 2695th 4357 38.1%
2021 31.72 3053rd 4498 32.1%
2022 44.00 2509th 4563 45.0%
2023 46.87 2341st 4585 48.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.62 1906th 4168 54.3%
2019 41.02 2558th 4188 38.9%
2021 31.01 3161st 4329 27.0%
2022 49.68 2115th 4376 51.7%
2023 45.34 2406th 4401 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at Barron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.49 357th 3127 88.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Barron Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 103 89 7 330 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 103 89 7 330 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 96 100 14 386 2 n/a n/a 0 598
2005 105 96 19 392 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 151 107 22 411 5 n/a n/a 0 696
2007 140 108 23 404 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2008 141 113 19 403 6 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 151 132 18 443 8 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 96 75 8 363 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 74 49 5 372 3 0 14 0 517
2012 95 48 5 370 2 0 14 0 534
2013 97 45 3 375 1 1 16 0 538
2014 64 37 3 393 3 0 17 0 517
2015 58 33 8 376 1 1 12 0 489
2016 57 30 9 364 1 3 4 0 468
2017 55 23 3 380 0 4 9 0 474
2018 44 25 5 356 0 5 18 0 453
2019 38 31 0 344 0 2 14 0 429
2020 38 32 2 342 1 2 18 0 435
2021 33 26 2 302 1 6 11 0 381
2022 27 23 2 310 0 0 10 0 372
2023 17 22 5 330 0 0 9 0 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 531 40.2 13.2 61.2
2003 531 40.2 13.2 61.2
2004 598 42.6 14.0 63
2005 615 42.7 14.4 64.7
2006 696 43.4 16.0 63.8
2007 678 46.3 14.6 63
2008 682 48.6 14.0 58.5
2009 752 46.6 16.1 57
2010 545 40.1 13.5 70.1
2011 517 38.1 13.5 71.4
2012 534 33.9 15.7 69.9
2013 538 34.0 15.7 71
2014 517 33.7 15.3 72.7
2015 489 34.0 14.3 74.6
2016 468 31.0 15.0 69.4
2017 474 31.0 15.2 68.8
2018 453 29.0 15.5 72.6
2019 429 29.7 14.4 71.6
2020 435 30.6 14.2 78.2
2021 381 34.3 11.0 90.3
2022 372 33.3 11.1 84.9
2023 383 30.3 12.6 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 531 40.2 13.2 61.2
2003 531 40.2 13.2 61.2
2004 598 42.6 14.0 63
2005 615 42.7 14.4 64.7
2006 696 43.4 16.0 63.8
2007 678 46.3 14.6 63
2008 682 48.6 14.0 58.5
2009 752 46.6 16.1 57
2010 545 40.1 13.5 70.1
2011 517 38.1 13.5 71.4
2012 534 33.9 15.7 69.9
2013 538 34.0 15.7 71
2014 517 33.7 15.3 72.7
2015 489 34.0 14.3 74.6
2016 468 31.0 15.0 69.4
2017 474 31.0 15.2 68.8
2018 453 29.0 15.5 72.6
2019 429 29.7 14.4 71.6
2020 435 30.6 14.2 78.2
2021 381 34.3 11.0 90.3
2022 372 33.3 11.1 84.9
2023 383 30.3 12.6 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barron Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,305 (12.6%) $9,040 (87.4%) $10,344
2020 $1,917 (17.6%) $8,960 (82.4%) $10,877
2021 $2,752 (20.9%) $10,419 (79.1%) $13,170

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barron Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3046th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2521st of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Barron Elementary)2643
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barron Elementary)4025
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Barron Elementary)7167
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4331
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Barron Elementary)3653
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barron Elementary)1843
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Barron Elementary)4563
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barron Elementary)6338
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Barron Elementary)3928
 11%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429383
 10.7%
African American3122
 29%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic344330
 4.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White3817
 55.3%
Two or More Races149
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%84.6%
 13%


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Students who attend Barron Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles Middle
High : Andress High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Barron Elementary.

Barron Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Barron Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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